People services coordinator

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our goal is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. So that we can deliver on our responsibilities, we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us get there.

Otago's a pretty special place, covering a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

The People and Safety team at the Otago Regional Council is seeking a People Services Coordinator to join them on a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis in our Dunedin office.

The purpose of the role is to proactive and effective support to the People & Culture team, ORC people leaders and staff.

As a People Services Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Efficient execution of recruitment, onboarding, and contract variation activities
• Providing timely and effective support to people leaders and staff with HR queries and requests
• Contributing to relevant People and Culture initiatives and projects, focused on increasing organisational effectiveness and efficiencies

If you are interested in a varied role with opportunities to develop your knowledge in all areas of HR, then this is the role for you!

You will be part of a supportive and high performing team and have ongoing development aligned to our People & Culture team career pathway.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related subject
• Good people and communication skills
• Knowledge of best practice HR and Recruitment principles
• Administrative or customer services experience
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines, combined with great attention to detail
• An interest in system and process improvement along with the ability to learn and manage new software systems

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of kākau māhaki | caring, matatika | trustworthy, pono | open and honest, mahi kātahi | collaborative, noho haepapa | accountable, wairua auaha | creative, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Monday 24 th June 2024

For further information, please contact

Job Details

Reference #

7214

Posted on

06 Jun 2024

Closes on

24 Jun 2024 23:00

Location(s)

Dunedin

Expertise

Administration/Business Support, Human Resources

Job level(s)

Graduate, Entry, Intermediate

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time